Dr. Stephen Shoop teaches applied low brass at Navarro College, in Corsicana, Texas. Steve previously taught at the University of Texas at Brownsville (currently University of Texas‐Rio Grande Valley). In addition to teaching applied tuba and euphonium, Dr. Shoop performed in the UTB Faculty Brass Quintet and also served as Co‐Conductor of the Rio Bravo Wind Ensemble. Prior to UT‐Brownsville, Steve completed twenty‐seven years as a Texas band director. Shoop holds degrees from Texas Christian University, Indiana University, and the University of North Texas. Primary applied tuba instructors include Donald Little, Harvey Phillips, and Ronald Tasa.

Steve has over 35 published arrangements and compositions to his credit. He formed Stephen Shoop Music Publications in 2004, specializing in solos, ensembles, and pedagogical materials for low brass instruments. A number of his compositions and arrangements appear on music contest and festival lists in Texas and several other states.

Dr. Shoop has presented at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Baylor University, Valdosta State University, University of Texas at Arlington, for the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and at the Mid‐West International Band and Orchestra Clinic.

In 2004, the Harvey Phillips Foundation awarded Dr. Shoop a historical research grant for his work in documenting the artistic contributions of early tuba and euphonium players. For over thirty‐five years he served as the primary coordinator of annual TUBACHRISTMAS concerts in Dallas and Fort Worth. Steve is a life member of I.T.E.A. and resides in Ennis, Texas.